Day: December 19, 2023

Bird Bevavior — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

A few birds and other photos before the holiday weekend.

Mallards on Niles Pond. Cementing bonds before spring mating?
Synchronous heads up and down. [Skip fast back and forth between photos]
Black-backed and Herring Gull antics.
Two Buffleheads penetrate a fleet of Ruddy Ducks.
A streamlined Red-breasted Merganser in the late sun.
Geese flying south (or to the Route-128 rotaries).
A Cooper’s Hawk having a bad feather day.
But he or she still has attidude.
A curious gull wondering what’s on the other side?
Our state bird, the Black-capped Chickadee, is one of the cutest.
Shifting gears, Moon Dancer is making her way home.
Monday’s storm was a study in black-and-white.
Late afternoon, wind and waves were abating.
None yesterday, but there is always a good sunset to look forward to.

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Savour Wine and Cheese

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Cave

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Bookstore Of Gloucester

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sweats of New England

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Brass Monkey

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Design Of Mine

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Fireflies

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Good Linens

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Pop Gallery

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Shore Nutrition

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Nelsons

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Village Silversmith

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Toodeloos

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Floating Lotus

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mark Adrian Shoes

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mac Daddy Computers

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Made With Love

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Beauport Boutique

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sample This

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Blue River Diamonds

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Bananas

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Weathervane

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Savour Wine and Cheese

Matt & Sue Lombard SUBMIT #BOATDOG “Cap’n Jakey-Boy” SUBMIT YOUR BOAT DOG PHOTO to goodmorninggloucester at yahoo dot com- OWNER AND DOG’S NAME TO BE FEATURED IN OUR GMG “BOATDOGSERIES

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Attached is a photo of Cap’n Jakey-Boy on our Edgewater next to Thacher Island this past summer.

Can’t wait for next season!

Matt & Sue Lombard

Alicia Unleashed- Extra Unleashed

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

Over the bridge and through the woods to The Stoned Wall Bar & Grill we go! Located in Manchester, NH (on Manchester St, of course) soon sits the last known Gay Bar in NH!

We talk with sweet baby angel Jared Cordeau in full transparency about becoming a bar owner. What he’s doing for the LGBTQIA+ Community, local artists and for our hunger late night!

Go listen!

Rockport New Year’s Eve 2023:

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

A Spectacular Return to Celebrate the Arts

Rockport New Year’s Eve will have an exciting program of activities for kids this year. Children’s activities will begin at 4:00 and culminate with a parade of lighted parasols and an early New Year celebration at 6:00. All activities are free for children age 12 and under, but accompanying adults must have a button. 

Activities include a performance of Animal Kingdom by award-winning hip-hop dance troupe Trend N Motion and return performances by popular family entertainers Jenny the Juggler and Joe Howard. Children can drop in at the Rockport Art Association studio between 4:00 and 5:45 to decorate their parasols for the parade. Click here [https://rnye.org] for a schedule and more information. 

There will also be a free early parasol workshop on December 28 at the First Congregational Church.

Decorate a parasol to bring to Rockport New Year’s Eve Parade

and participate in a puppet pageant

Suggested ages: 4 – 10 years

At the First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St

Thursday, December 28th, 10am – 12 noon

Event is free, but registration in advance is necessary:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rockport-new-years-eve-73287122753

or email: Amy Seabrook at seabrookarts@gmail.com

Rockport’s much-anticipated annual year-end celebration of the arts is back with a bang promising yet again an unforgettable night of entertainment for all ages!

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Rockport, this year’s festivities will unfold at twelve downtown venues, including halls, churches, and restaurants, all conveniently located within easy walking distance of one another.

Guests of all ages can expect a diverse range of entertainment, including live music, dance performances, poetry readings, fun magic shows, captivating juggling acts, and enchanting puppetry. For the little ones at Spiran Hall, Congregational Church Hall and Rockport Art Association & Museum will host a series of kid-friendly activities.  Beginning at 4pm at Rockport Art Association Studio kids will decorate their parasols, then parade down Broadway to Harvey Park at 6pm for an early New Year’s Eve celebration as we countdown of the Confetti Cannon Shots. 

To gain access to all these incredible events, attendees are encouraged to purchase a commemorative button now accessible through our website at www.rockportnye.org.

Best of all, some events are entirely free of charge and children under 12 are always free!

Prepare to be dazzled as some of our favorite performers return this year, alongside exciting new acts making their debut appearance.

Here’s a sneak peek of performances to date: (a work in progress)

Trend In Motion: This high-energy hip-hop dance troupe will present their captivating “Animal Kingdom” show for kids, followed by a performance suitable for all ages.

Rhiannon Hurst and Friends: Immerse yourself in the sultry sounds of jazz standards performed by the enchanting Rhiannon Hurst quartet, including Steve Lacey on guitar.

Kemp Harris Group: Prepare to be serenaded by the soulful tunes of singer-songwriter and activist Kemp Harris and his band as they deliver a blues, jazz, and R&B extravaganza.

NEW THIS YEAR: 

Sol Y Canto:  Enjoy original songs distinguished by poetic, often quirky lyrics set in a framework of varied musical styles with surprising twists. Their arrangements of classic and contemporary Latin tunes are always fresh and unique. The Squeezebox Stompers, A terrific Boston area Americana Roots band performing Americana, Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and originals.  Members of the band have received

Boston Music Awards and Songwriting Awards.  They are known for their step-lively up-beat music inspiring audiences to get up and dance.

Rockport New Year’s Eve 2023 is set to be an unforgettable night of celebration, bringing the community together to usher in the New Year with style, grace, and an abundance of artistic flair.  www.rockportnye.org

Beauport Service Shuttle will be available from Dock Square to Whistle Stop Shops!

For media inquiries, please contact: Kathy Carusone at kcarusone@gmail.com

About Rockport New Year’s Eve: Rockport New Year’s Eve is an annual celebration of the arts that has been a cherished tradition in Rockport, [Location], for years. This beloved event showcases a diverse array of performances and activities, uniting the community in a celebration of creativity and talent on the cusp of a new year. For more information, visit rnye.org.

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Weathervane

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Cave

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Bookstore Of Gloucester

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sweats of New England

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Brass Monkey

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Design Of Mine

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Fireflies

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Good Linens

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Pop Gallery

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Shore Nutrition

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Nelsons

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Village Silversmith

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Toodeloos

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Floating Lotus

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mark Adrian Shoes

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mac Daddy Computers

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Made With Love

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Beauport Boutique

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sample This

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Blue River Diamonds

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Bananas

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Weathervane

Lunch At The Lobster

Posted on by Pat D

We impulsively decided to go to The Lobster on East Main St for lunch a couple of days ago and couldn’t have been happier with that decision. In a win-win situation, I ordered one of the Christmas cocktails and got myself a ticket into a raffle for a gift card. The peppermint hot chocolate was perfect! I also had the buffalo style chicken tenders and they will almost surely be my “best thing I ate this week” on the next podcast. Jim had a chicken panini and the homemade tomato soup. Delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service friendly and the food fantastic. They will be open until Jan 15 for a break until April, so put it in your rotation before then!

Beauport Cruiselines New Year’s Eve Cruise!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 

Cruise into 2024 amidst the waves and beneath the stars aboard Beauport Cruiselines!

Our can’t-miss New Year’s Eve Cruise will feature a sparkling Champagne Toast, Lively DJ Entertainment, delectable Passed Hors D’oevres, a delicious Mac & Cheese Martini Bar a Chinese Food Feast, and more! What better way to sail into the New Year?

Cash bar available.

Tickets are $96.00 per person. Guests 21+ only.

Reserve your spot today: https://beauportcruiselines.com/cruise-schedule/

Beauport Cruiselines New Year’s Eve Cruise!